BACKGROUND A large number of adults with long-term type 1 diabetes are affected by symmetrical peripheral neuropathy.These complications increase socioeconomic expenses and diminish the individual quality of life.The ...BACKGROUND A large number of adults with long-term type 1 diabetes are affected by symmetrical peripheral neuropathy.These complications increase socioeconomic expenses and diminish the individual quality of life.The 36-Item Short Form Health Survey(SF-36)is a generic patient reported questionnaire,measuring mental and physical health related quality of life.We hypothesized that diabetic neuropathy would decrease physical and mental quality of life measured with SF-36,and that clinical appearance may be associated with the decline.AIM To investigate if diabetic neuropathy would decrease physical and mental quality of life measured with SF-36,and if clinical appearance may be associated with the decline.METHODS Forty-eight adults[age 50±9 years,10 females,disease duration 32(14-51)years]with verified diabetic symmetrical peripheral neuropathy and 21 healthy participants(age 51±6 years,6 females)underwent standardised nerve conduction testing and completed the SF-36 questionnaire.Furthermore,disease duration,number of comorbidities,both diabetes related and nondiabetes related,vibration perception threshold,number of hypoglycaemic events,HbA1c and administration way of insulin was notified.RESULTS In comparison to healthy subjects,patients’mental composite score was not significantly diminished(51.9±8.9 vs 53.1±5.5,P=0.558),while the physical composite score was(46.3±11.7 vs 54.6±3.3,P=0.002).As expected,the overall physical health related symptoms in patients were associated to total number of comorbidities(P<0.0001),comorbidities relation to diabetes(P=0.0002)and HbA1c(P=0.005)as well as comorbidities not related to diabetes(P=0.0006).CONCLUSION The finding of this study emphasises the importance of focusing on quality of life in adults with diabetes and especially in those with multiple comorbidities as well as the possibility of HbA1c as a biomarker for severe complication.展开更多
[目的]探讨和营止痛颗粒能否缓解腰椎间盘突出症(lumbar intervertebral disc herniation,LIDH)患者的临床症状,改善活动能力和功能,提高生活质量。[方法]根据纳入和排除标准,收集在浙江中医药大学附属第一医院骨伤中心门诊或住院治疗的...[目的]探讨和营止痛颗粒能否缓解腰椎间盘突出症(lumbar intervertebral disc herniation,LIDH)患者的临床症状,改善活动能力和功能,提高生活质量。[方法]根据纳入和排除标准,收集在浙江中医药大学附属第一医院骨伤中心门诊或住院治疗的120例LIDH患者的临床资料。将患者分为3组,观察组、治疗组和对照组,每组40例。观察组口服和营止痛颗粒治疗;治疗组口服塞来昔布胶囊、甲钴胺片和盐酸乙哌立松片,联合和营止痛颗粒治疗;对照组口服塞来昔布胶囊、甲钴胺片和盐酸乙哌立松片治疗。以4周为1个疗程。治疗前、治疗1个疗程后、1个疗程结束后1个月分别进行随访,记录每组患者的疼痛视觉模拟(visual analogue scale,VAS)评分、日本骨科协会(Japanese Orthopaedic Association,JOA)评估治疗评分和SF-36健康调查量表(36-item Short Form Health Survey,SF-36)评分。对3组患者的数据进行对照分析,明确和营止痛颗粒治疗LIDH的临床疗效。[结果]各组患者在性别组成、年龄构成、体质量指数(body mass index,BMI)、病程长短、影像学检查突出节段以及治疗前的VAS评分、JOA评分、SF-36评分等方面差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),提示各组患者基线一致,具有可比性。治疗1个疗程后,与治疗前比较,3组患者的VAS评分均降低(P<0.001),JOA评分均升高(P<0.001),SF-36评分均上升(P<0.001)。对照组VAS评分低于观察组,治疗组低于对照组和观察组(P<0.001);对照组JOA评分高于观察组,治疗组高于对照组和观察组(P<0.001);对照组的SF-36评分高于观察组,治疗组高于对照组和观察组(P<0.001)。1个疗程治疗结束后1个月,与治疗前比较,三组患者的VAS评分均降低(P<0.001),JOA评分均升高(P<0.001),SF-36评分均上升(P<0.001)。对照组VAS评分低于观察组,治疗组低于对照组和观察组(P<0.001);对照组JOA评分高于观察组,治疗组高于对照组和观察组(P<0.001);对照组SF-36评分高于观察组,治疗组高于对照组和观察组(P<0.001)。[结论]和营止痛颗粒能有效缓解LIDH患者的临床症状,改善活动能力和功能,提高生活质量,与西药联用时,能提高西药的临床疗效,是临床治疗LIDH的良好中药制剂。展开更多
BACKGROUND Ankylosing spondylitis at total hip arthroplasty(THA)has significant hip stiffness with flexion deformity,restricted mobility,and function.Range of movement(ROM)improvement with good functional outcome is s...BACKGROUND Ankylosing spondylitis at total hip arthroplasty(THA)has significant hip stiffness with flexion deformity,restricted mobility,and function.Range of movement(ROM)improvement with good functional outcome is seen following THA in these hips.The modified Hardinge approach without abductor compromise is helpful in these stiff hips with associated flexion deformity.AIM To assess improvement in ROM and functional outcomes with a modified lateral approach THA in ankylosing spondylitis with stiff hips.METHODS A total of 69 hips that underwent THA with a modified Hardinge approach in 40 patients were evaluated at a mean follow-up of 38.33 mo.All individuals ambulated with weight-bearing as tolerated and ROM exercises from the 1st postoperative day.Modified Harris hip score and ROM were assessed during follow-up.Quality of life assessments using the 36-item and 12-item short form health surveys were done along with clinical and functional outcomes at followup.SPSS 22.0 was used for statistical analysis.The correlation of ROM and functional score change was performed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient.RESULTS Sixty-nine hips with a significant decrease in ROM preoperatively with 32 clinically fused hips showed significant improvement in flexion range.The mean flexion in 69 hips improved from 29.35±31.38 degrees to 102.17±10.48 degrees.The mean difference of 72.82 with a P value<0.0001 was significant.In total,45 out of 69 hips had flexion deformity,with 13 hips having a deformity above 30 degrees.The flexion during the follow-up was below 90 degrees in 3 hips.Eleven hips had flexion of 90 degrees at follow-up,while the remaining 55 hips had flexion above 100 degrees.Modified Harris hip score improved from 17.03±6.02 to 90.66±7.23(P value<0.0001).The 36-item short form health survey at the follow-up indicated health status in 40 patients as excellent in 11,very good in 20,good in 5,fair in 3,and poor in 1.The mean mental health score was 84.10±11.58.Pain relief was good in all 69 hips.Altogether,28/40 patients(70%)had no pain,9 patients(22%)had occasional pain,and 3 patients(8%)had mild to moderate pain with unusual activity.Heterotopic ossification was seen in 21 hips with Brooker class 1 in 14 hips.CONCLUSION Modified Hardinge approach THA in ankylosing spondylitis with stiff hips with flexion deformity significantly improved ROM,Harris hip score,and quality of life indicated by the 36-item and 12-item short form health surveys.展开更多
Health related quality of life(HRQOL) is increasingly recognized as an important clinical parameter and research endpoint in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC). HRQOL in HCC patients is multifaceted and affec...Health related quality of life(HRQOL) is increasingly recognized as an important clinical parameter and research endpoint in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC). HRQOL in HCC patients is multifaceted and affected by medical factor which encompasses HCC and its complications, oncological and palliative treatment for HCC, underlying liver disease, as well as the psychological, social or spiritual reaction to the disease. Many patients presented late with advanced disease and limited survival, plagued with multiple symptoms, rendering QOL a very important aspect in their general well being. Various instruments have been developed and validated to measure and report HRQOL in HCC patients, these included general HRQOL instruments, e.g., Short form(SF)-36, SF-12, Euro Qo L-5D, World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment 100(WHOQOL-100), World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment abbreviated version; general cancer HRQOL instruments, e.g., the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer(EORTC) QLQ-C30, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy(FACT)-General, Spitzer Quality of Life Index; and liver-cancer specific HRQOL instruments, e.g., EORTC QLQ-HCC18, FACT-Hepatobiliary(FACT-Hep), FACT-Hep Symptom Index, Trial Outcome Index. Important utilization of HRQOL in HCC patients included description of symptomatology and HRQOL of patients, treatment endpoint in clinical trial, prognostication of survival, benchmarking of palliative care service and health care valuation. In this review, difficulties regarding the use of HRQOL data in research and clinical practice, including choosing a suitable instrument, problems of missing data, data interpretation, analysis and presentation are examined. Potential solutions are also discussed.展开更多
BACKGROUND Endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD) is a common surgical strategy for the treatment of early gastrointestinal tumors and precancerous lesions.PDCA nursing can effectively prevent potential risks in the nu...BACKGROUND Endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD) is a common surgical strategy for the treatment of early gastrointestinal tumors and precancerous lesions.PDCA nursing can effectively prevent potential risks in the nursing process,protect patient privacy,and improve patient satisfaction,nursing integrity,and service quality.AIM To explore the effects of PDCA nursing model on the quality management of gastrointestinal ESD,the 36-item Shot-Form Health Survey(SF-36) score,and negative emotions.METHODS A total of 178 patients who underwent ESD between January 2020 and January 2021 were divided into two groups.The usual care mode was the control group,with 80 cases from January to July 2020;from July 2020 to January 2021,98 patients were enrolled in the PDCA care mode as the research group.The length of hospital stay and the costs of the two groups were statistically analyzed.The visual analog scale(VAS),SF-36 score,Zung self-rating scale for anxiety and depression,and postoperative complications were also assessed.RESULTS The length of hospitalization and cost in the research group were lower than in the control group(P < 0.05),and the VAS scores were lower than those before care(P < 0.05).Moreover,the VAS score of the research group was lower than that of the control group(P < 0.05).The SF-36 scores for physical function,role status,social function,pain,mental health,and physical strength were higher in the research group than in the control group(P < 0.05).Depression and anxiety scores of the research group were lower than those of the control group(P < 0.05).The postoperative complication rate in the research group(6.12%) was lower than in the control group(32.50%)(P < 0.05).CONCLUSION PDCA nursing can improve the quality of management of ESD surgery,shorten the length of hospital stay and cost,reduce the VAS and Zung scale scores to alleviate adverse emotions,improve the SF-36 score,and reduce postoperative complications.展开更多
Objective:To identify the effects of acupuncture and moxibustion therapy by soothing liver and regulating mind on the quality of life among the elders with depression.Methods:This was a single-blind,randomized,control...Objective:To identify the effects of acupuncture and moxibustion therapy by soothing liver and regulating mind on the quality of life among the elders with depression.Methods:This was a single-blind,randomized,controlled trial of 75 elders with depression conducted in Guangdong Province,China,in January to December 2010.Eligible patients were randomly divided into three treatment groups.22 patients received acupuncture and moxibustion treatment of soothing liver and regulating mind[group A,in acupuncture procedure:Hegu(合谷L14),Taichong(太冲LR3),Baihui(百会GV20)and Yinting(印堂GV29)were selected,in moxibustion procedure,bilateral Geshu(膈俞BL17)and Danshu(胆俞BL19)were selected,the moxibustion cones was placed on the acupoints,five cones were given to each point.In intradermal needling procedure,Xinshu(心俞BL15),and Ganshu(肝俞BL18)were selected].28 patients received acupoint shallow puncturing treatment(group B,patients received the same acupoints as in the group A,with a 2-3 mm needling depth and no needle sensation was required.A shorter duration of moxibustion and only 1-2 mm of needle body was inserted into the points when intradermal needling).25 patients received non-acupoint shallow puncturing treatment(group C,patients received non-acupoint shallow puncturing at points 10 mm lateral to LI4 and LR3,10 mm left side of GV20 and GV29 in acupuncture procedure;10 mm lateral to BL17 and BL19 in moxibustion procedure;10 mm lateral to BL15 and BL18 in intradermal needling procedure,with the same manipulation method as that in the group B).In all three groups,the treatment was given twice a week for 12 weeks.The Short Form(36)Health Survey(SF36)and TCM Symptom Scale Score as clinical efficacy and quality of life were used to quantitatively assess patients'outcomes before and after treatment.Results:The TCM Symptom Scale scores showed significant differences between the group A and C,and between group B and C(both P<0.05),while there was no significant difference between group A and B(P>0.05).An item-by-item analysis of the SF36 showed the elders in group A obtained the highest scores at each time point after treatment(all P<0.05).Among the results,mental health and report health transition items showed no significant differences between the group A and group B at time point of after treatment(all P>0.05).Vitality and social functioning items at a month after treatment time point,social functioning and report:health transition items at 3 months after treatment time point,role emotional item at after treatment time point showed no significant differences between the group B and group C(all P>0.05).Conclusions:The therapeutic effect of acupuncture and moxibustion by soothing liver and regulating mind can obviously improve the quality of life of depression elders.展开更多
基金Supported by Aalborg UniversityNovo Nordisk Scandinavia AS+2 种基金Empowering Industry and Research EIR Northern Jutlandduring the conduct of the studyInnovation Fund Denmark,Individuals,Disease and Society,Copenhagen,Denmark
文摘BACKGROUND A large number of adults with long-term type 1 diabetes are affected by symmetrical peripheral neuropathy.These complications increase socioeconomic expenses and diminish the individual quality of life.The 36-Item Short Form Health Survey(SF-36)is a generic patient reported questionnaire,measuring mental and physical health related quality of life.We hypothesized that diabetic neuropathy would decrease physical and mental quality of life measured with SF-36,and that clinical appearance may be associated with the decline.AIM To investigate if diabetic neuropathy would decrease physical and mental quality of life measured with SF-36,and if clinical appearance may be associated with the decline.METHODS Forty-eight adults[age 50±9 years,10 females,disease duration 32(14-51)years]with verified diabetic symmetrical peripheral neuropathy and 21 healthy participants(age 51±6 years,6 females)underwent standardised nerve conduction testing and completed the SF-36 questionnaire.Furthermore,disease duration,number of comorbidities,both diabetes related and nondiabetes related,vibration perception threshold,number of hypoglycaemic events,HbA1c and administration way of insulin was notified.RESULTS In comparison to healthy subjects,patients’mental composite score was not significantly diminished(51.9±8.9 vs 53.1±5.5,P=0.558),while the physical composite score was(46.3±11.7 vs 54.6±3.3,P=0.002).As expected,the overall physical health related symptoms in patients were associated to total number of comorbidities(P<0.0001),comorbidities relation to diabetes(P=0.0002)and HbA1c(P=0.005)as well as comorbidities not related to diabetes(P=0.0006).CONCLUSION The finding of this study emphasises the importance of focusing on quality of life in adults with diabetes and especially in those with multiple comorbidities as well as the possibility of HbA1c as a biomarker for severe complication.
文摘[目的]探讨和营止痛颗粒能否缓解腰椎间盘突出症(lumbar intervertebral disc herniation,LIDH)患者的临床症状,改善活动能力和功能,提高生活质量。[方法]根据纳入和排除标准,收集在浙江中医药大学附属第一医院骨伤中心门诊或住院治疗的120例LIDH患者的临床资料。将患者分为3组,观察组、治疗组和对照组,每组40例。观察组口服和营止痛颗粒治疗;治疗组口服塞来昔布胶囊、甲钴胺片和盐酸乙哌立松片,联合和营止痛颗粒治疗;对照组口服塞来昔布胶囊、甲钴胺片和盐酸乙哌立松片治疗。以4周为1个疗程。治疗前、治疗1个疗程后、1个疗程结束后1个月分别进行随访,记录每组患者的疼痛视觉模拟(visual analogue scale,VAS)评分、日本骨科协会(Japanese Orthopaedic Association,JOA)评估治疗评分和SF-36健康调查量表(36-item Short Form Health Survey,SF-36)评分。对3组患者的数据进行对照分析,明确和营止痛颗粒治疗LIDH的临床疗效。[结果]各组患者在性别组成、年龄构成、体质量指数(body mass index,BMI)、病程长短、影像学检查突出节段以及治疗前的VAS评分、JOA评分、SF-36评分等方面差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),提示各组患者基线一致,具有可比性。治疗1个疗程后,与治疗前比较,3组患者的VAS评分均降低(P<0.001),JOA评分均升高(P<0.001),SF-36评分均上升(P<0.001)。对照组VAS评分低于观察组,治疗组低于对照组和观察组(P<0.001);对照组JOA评分高于观察组,治疗组高于对照组和观察组(P<0.001);对照组的SF-36评分高于观察组,治疗组高于对照组和观察组(P<0.001)。1个疗程治疗结束后1个月,与治疗前比较,三组患者的VAS评分均降低(P<0.001),JOA评分均升高(P<0.001),SF-36评分均上升(P<0.001)。对照组VAS评分低于观察组,治疗组低于对照组和观察组(P<0.001);对照组JOA评分高于观察组,治疗组高于对照组和观察组(P<0.001);对照组SF-36评分高于观察组,治疗组高于对照组和观察组(P<0.001)。[结论]和营止痛颗粒能有效缓解LIDH患者的临床症状,改善活动能力和功能,提高生活质量,与西药联用时,能提高西药的临床疗效,是临床治疗LIDH的良好中药制剂。
文摘BACKGROUND Ankylosing spondylitis at total hip arthroplasty(THA)has significant hip stiffness with flexion deformity,restricted mobility,and function.Range of movement(ROM)improvement with good functional outcome is seen following THA in these hips.The modified Hardinge approach without abductor compromise is helpful in these stiff hips with associated flexion deformity.AIM To assess improvement in ROM and functional outcomes with a modified lateral approach THA in ankylosing spondylitis with stiff hips.METHODS A total of 69 hips that underwent THA with a modified Hardinge approach in 40 patients were evaluated at a mean follow-up of 38.33 mo.All individuals ambulated with weight-bearing as tolerated and ROM exercises from the 1st postoperative day.Modified Harris hip score and ROM were assessed during follow-up.Quality of life assessments using the 36-item and 12-item short form health surveys were done along with clinical and functional outcomes at followup.SPSS 22.0 was used for statistical analysis.The correlation of ROM and functional score change was performed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient.RESULTS Sixty-nine hips with a significant decrease in ROM preoperatively with 32 clinically fused hips showed significant improvement in flexion range.The mean flexion in 69 hips improved from 29.35±31.38 degrees to 102.17±10.48 degrees.The mean difference of 72.82 with a P value<0.0001 was significant.In total,45 out of 69 hips had flexion deformity,with 13 hips having a deformity above 30 degrees.The flexion during the follow-up was below 90 degrees in 3 hips.Eleven hips had flexion of 90 degrees at follow-up,while the remaining 55 hips had flexion above 100 degrees.Modified Harris hip score improved from 17.03±6.02 to 90.66±7.23(P value<0.0001).The 36-item short form health survey at the follow-up indicated health status in 40 patients as excellent in 11,very good in 20,good in 5,fair in 3,and poor in 1.The mean mental health score was 84.10±11.58.Pain relief was good in all 69 hips.Altogether,28/40 patients(70%)had no pain,9 patients(22%)had occasional pain,and 3 patients(8%)had mild to moderate pain with unusual activity.Heterotopic ossification was seen in 21 hips with Brooker class 1 in 14 hips.CONCLUSION Modified Hardinge approach THA in ankylosing spondylitis with stiff hips with flexion deformity significantly improved ROM,Harris hip score,and quality of life indicated by the 36-item and 12-item short form health surveys.
文摘Health related quality of life(HRQOL) is increasingly recognized as an important clinical parameter and research endpoint in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC). HRQOL in HCC patients is multifaceted and affected by medical factor which encompasses HCC and its complications, oncological and palliative treatment for HCC, underlying liver disease, as well as the psychological, social or spiritual reaction to the disease. Many patients presented late with advanced disease and limited survival, plagued with multiple symptoms, rendering QOL a very important aspect in their general well being. Various instruments have been developed and validated to measure and report HRQOL in HCC patients, these included general HRQOL instruments, e.g., Short form(SF)-36, SF-12, Euro Qo L-5D, World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment 100(WHOQOL-100), World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment abbreviated version; general cancer HRQOL instruments, e.g., the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer(EORTC) QLQ-C30, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy(FACT)-General, Spitzer Quality of Life Index; and liver-cancer specific HRQOL instruments, e.g., EORTC QLQ-HCC18, FACT-Hepatobiliary(FACT-Hep), FACT-Hep Symptom Index, Trial Outcome Index. Important utilization of HRQOL in HCC patients included description of symptomatology and HRQOL of patients, treatment endpoint in clinical trial, prognostication of survival, benchmarking of palliative care service and health care valuation. In this review, difficulties regarding the use of HRQOL data in research and clinical practice, including choosing a suitable instrument, problems of missing data, data interpretation, analysis and presentation are examined. Potential solutions are also discussed.
文摘BACKGROUND Endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD) is a common surgical strategy for the treatment of early gastrointestinal tumors and precancerous lesions.PDCA nursing can effectively prevent potential risks in the nursing process,protect patient privacy,and improve patient satisfaction,nursing integrity,and service quality.AIM To explore the effects of PDCA nursing model on the quality management of gastrointestinal ESD,the 36-item Shot-Form Health Survey(SF-36) score,and negative emotions.METHODS A total of 178 patients who underwent ESD between January 2020 and January 2021 were divided into two groups.The usual care mode was the control group,with 80 cases from January to July 2020;from July 2020 to January 2021,98 patients were enrolled in the PDCA care mode as the research group.The length of hospital stay and the costs of the two groups were statistically analyzed.The visual analog scale(VAS),SF-36 score,Zung self-rating scale for anxiety and depression,and postoperative complications were also assessed.RESULTS The length of hospitalization and cost in the research group were lower than in the control group(P < 0.05),and the VAS scores were lower than those before care(P < 0.05).Moreover,the VAS score of the research group was lower than that of the control group(P < 0.05).The SF-36 scores for physical function,role status,social function,pain,mental health,and physical strength were higher in the research group than in the control group(P < 0.05).Depression and anxiety scores of the research group were lower than those of the control group(P < 0.05).The postoperative complication rate in the research group(6.12%) was lower than in the control group(32.50%)(P < 0.05).CONCLUSION PDCA nursing can improve the quality of management of ESD surgery,shorten the length of hospital stay and cost,reduce the VAS and Zung scale scores to alleviate adverse emotions,improve the SF-36 score,and reduce postoperative complications.
基金Youth fund project of the Natural Science Foundation of China:81303041Class general financial grant from the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation:2012M511784+3 种基金Science foundation of the Outstanding Young Innovative Personnel of Department of Education Guangdong Province:2012LYM_0043Special research foundation of the New Teacher Category for the Doctoral Program of Higher School by National Ministry of Education:20124425120005Special financial grant from the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation:2013T60793Science Foundation of the Postdoctoral Researchers in Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine from Guangdong Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security Fund:BBK429122K19
文摘Objective:To identify the effects of acupuncture and moxibustion therapy by soothing liver and regulating mind on the quality of life among the elders with depression.Methods:This was a single-blind,randomized,controlled trial of 75 elders with depression conducted in Guangdong Province,China,in January to December 2010.Eligible patients were randomly divided into three treatment groups.22 patients received acupuncture and moxibustion treatment of soothing liver and regulating mind[group A,in acupuncture procedure:Hegu(合谷L14),Taichong(太冲LR3),Baihui(百会GV20)and Yinting(印堂GV29)were selected,in moxibustion procedure,bilateral Geshu(膈俞BL17)and Danshu(胆俞BL19)were selected,the moxibustion cones was placed on the acupoints,five cones were given to each point.In intradermal needling procedure,Xinshu(心俞BL15),and Ganshu(肝俞BL18)were selected].28 patients received acupoint shallow puncturing treatment(group B,patients received the same acupoints as in the group A,with a 2-3 mm needling depth and no needle sensation was required.A shorter duration of moxibustion and only 1-2 mm of needle body was inserted into the points when intradermal needling).25 patients received non-acupoint shallow puncturing treatment(group C,patients received non-acupoint shallow puncturing at points 10 mm lateral to LI4 and LR3,10 mm left side of GV20 and GV29 in acupuncture procedure;10 mm lateral to BL17 and BL19 in moxibustion procedure;10 mm lateral to BL15 and BL18 in intradermal needling procedure,with the same manipulation method as that in the group B).In all three groups,the treatment was given twice a week for 12 weeks.The Short Form(36)Health Survey(SF36)and TCM Symptom Scale Score as clinical efficacy and quality of life were used to quantitatively assess patients'outcomes before and after treatment.Results:The TCM Symptom Scale scores showed significant differences between the group A and C,and between group B and C(both P<0.05),while there was no significant difference between group A and B(P>0.05).An item-by-item analysis of the SF36 showed the elders in group A obtained the highest scores at each time point after treatment(all P<0.05).Among the results,mental health and report health transition items showed no significant differences between the group A and group B at time point of after treatment(all P>0.05).Vitality and social functioning items at a month after treatment time point,social functioning and report:health transition items at 3 months after treatment time point,role emotional item at after treatment time point showed no significant differences between the group B and group C(all P>0.05).Conclusions:The therapeutic effect of acupuncture and moxibustion by soothing liver and regulating mind can obviously improve the quality of life of depression elders.
